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Quads vs Hamstrings in Squats and Lunges
I've read that squats and lunges are primarily Hamstring/Glute exercises. But I tend to feel them much more in my quads. Is this indicative of a form issue, or an imbalance in the strength of my ...
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I am a newbie (male), and want to get pump some mass to my butt, thighs and legs (they are very thin as compared to my upper body) [duplicate]
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Chicken legs + butt exercises - video training without equipment (at home) OR WITH equipment?
I am a newbie (male), and want to get pump some mass to my butt, thighs and ...
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What muscles are targeted by these different variations of pull-ups: standard, chin-ups, and the neutral or parallel close grip pull-up?
What muscles or muscle groups are targeted by these different variations of pull-ups: 1.) standard (overhanded), 2.) chin-ups (underhanded), and 3.) the neutral or parallel close grip pull-out (thumb ...
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biceps gaining slower than the rest
I've been going to the gym since august 2010 now after a long break ( 2 years ), and I am changing my workout programmes regularly to not have any plateauing or adaptation.
I must say that I do not ...
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Muscle building exercises without looking like the Hulk, think toned and defined
I'm looking to tone my body up and build muscle, but don't want to look like the Hulk or the chicken-legged guys with a huge upper body.
I would like to target:
Upper Body
Lower Body
Mid area ...
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Advice on resting muscles
What is the suggested amount of time to rest muscle groups between workouts to prevent injury?
I want to tone (improve shapeliness of existing muscle) my body and workout on average 6 times/wk ...
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Optimal method to vary muscle group recruitment?
Currently, I'm exercising 3 days a week (every other day), each day doing 2-3 muscle groups. Currently, my goal is to increase muscle mass. My question is, given my exercise goal, is it better to ...
